公开(公告)号：US11898701B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US18077797

申请日：2022-12-08

Applicant: RTX COPORATION

Inventor： Wenping Zhao ,  Ellen Y. Sun ,  John P. Wesson ,  Paul F. Croteau ,  Andrzej Ernest Kuczek

IPC: F17C1/16 ,  B29C63/04 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: F17C1/16 ,  B29C63/04 ,  B29C70/305 ,  B29L2031/7156 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0614 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0619 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2209/2109 ,  F17C2209/2154 ,  F17C2209/225 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2260/018 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  Y02E60/32

Abstract: A composite pressure vessel assembly includes a plurality of lobes, each of the lobes having at least one interior wall and at least one curved wall, the plurality of lobes being positioned in a side by side arrangement and extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end. Also included is a plurality of end caps disposed at the ends of the lobes, wherein the plurality of lobes and end caps are formed of at least one fiber-reinforced polymer. A method of manufacturing a composite pressure vessel assembly is provided. The method includes forming a plurality of lobes consisting of at least one fiber-reinforced polymer. The method also includes forming a main body with the plurality of lobes, the lobes disposed in a side by side arrangement.

公开(公告)号：US20180347755A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15779146

申请日：2015-11-25

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Wenping ZHAO ,  Paul F. CROTEAU ,  Andrzej Ernest KUCZEK ,  Ellen Y. SUN ,  John P. WESSON

IPC: F17C1/06 ,  F17C1/16 ,  F17C11/00 ,  F17C13/04

CPC classification number: F17C1/06 ,  F17C1/16 ,  F17C11/007 ,  F17C13/00 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0171 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0631 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2203/0673 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2209/2118 ,  F17C2209/2127 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2260/012 ,  F17C2260/013 ,  F17C2270/02

Abstract: A composite pressure vessel assembly includes a first and second vessels aligned side-by-side. Each vessel has a liner defining respective chambers. First and second mid-layers of the assembly cover the respective liners with portions of the respective mid-layers being in contact with one-another. An outer layer of the vessel assembly is in contact with and substantially envelops both mid-layers except for the mid-layer portions.

公开(公告)号：US20170299119A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15517025

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES RESEARCH CENTER

Inventor： Wenping Zhao ,  Ellen Y. Sun ,  John P. Wesson ,  Paul F. Croteau ,  Andrzej Ernest Kuczek

IPC: F17C1/16 ,  B29C63/04 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B29L31/00

CPC classification number: F17C1/16 ,  B29C63/04 ,  B29C70/305 ,  B29L2031/7156 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0614 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0619 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2209/2109 ,  F17C2209/2154 ,  F17C2209/225 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2260/018 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: A composite pressure vessel assembly includes a plurality of lobes, each of the lobes having at least one interior wall and at least one curved wall, the plurality of lobes being positioned in a side by side arrangement and extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end. Also included is a plurality of end caps disposed at the ends of the lobes, wherein the plurality of lobes and end caps are formed of at least one fiber-reinforced polymer. A method of manufacturing a composite pressure vessel assembly is provided. The method includes forming a plurality of lobes consisting of at least one fiber-reinforced polymer. The method also includes forming a main body with the plurality of lobes, the lobes disposed in a side by side arrangement.

公开(公告)号：US20160319990A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15204387

申请日：2016-07-07

Applicant: Altair Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Regu Ramoo ,  Thomas Lamb

IPC: F17C1/00 ,  B65D90/12 ,  B65D90/08 ,  B65D88/02 ,  B65D90/02

CPC classification number: F17C1/002 ,  B65D90/02 ,  B65D90/08 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0166 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2260/016 ,  F17C2270/0102 ,  F17C2270/0105

Abstract: A large volume natural gas storage tank comprises rigid tubular walls having closed tubular cross-sections that are interconnected at opposing ends with two other rigid tubular walls such that interiors of the rigid tubular walls define an interior fluid storage chamber. The storage tank also includes bulkheads positioned in the interior fluid storage chamber across intermediate segments of the rigid tubular walls and closure plates connected between exterior surfaces of successive interconnected rigid tubular walls to define sides of the storage tank. Interior surfaces of the closure plates and exterior surfaces of the rigid tubular walls define an auxiliary fluid storage chamber. The storage tank also includes exterior support structures extending through the closure plates and between the exterior surfaces of the rigid tubular walls on some of the sides of the storage tank to reinforce the storage tank against dynamic loading from fluid in the interior fluid storage chamber.

Abstract translation: 大容量天然气储罐包括刚性管状壁，其具有封闭的管状横截面，其在相对端与两个其它刚性管状壁互连，使得刚性管状壁的内部限定内部流体储存室。 储罐还包括位于内部流体储存室中的舱壁，其横跨刚性管状壁的中间段和连接在连续相互连接的刚性管状壁的外表面之间的闭合板，以限定储罐的侧面。 封闭板的内表面和刚性管状壁的外表面限定了辅助流体储存室。 储罐还包括延伸穿过封闭板并且在储罐的一些侧面上的刚性管状壁的外表面之间的外部支撑结构，以加强储存箱以抵抗来自内部流体储存室中的流体的动态载荷。

公开(公告)号：US09409770B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US11568187

申请日：2005-04-21

Applicant: Yuri Ginzburg ,  Vadim Beilin ,  Baruch Foux ,  Lev Zaidenberg

Inventor： Yuri Ginzburg ,  Vadim Beilin ,  Baruch Foux ,  Lev Zaidenberg

IPC: F17C11/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B01D53/04 ,  C01B3/00 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C1/14 ,  F17C1/16 ,  B01D53/053

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B01D53/0407 ,  B01D53/0438 ,  B01D53/0446 ,  B01D53/053 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2253/11 ,  B01D2253/25 ,  B01D2257/108 ,  B01D2257/7025 ,  B01D2259/40088 ,  B01D2259/414 ,  B01D2259/4525 ,  B01D2259/4566 ,  C01B3/001 ,  C01B3/0021 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C1/14 ,  F17C1/16 ,  F17C11/005 ,  F17C11/007 ,  F17C2201/01 ,  F17C2201/0104 ,  F17C2201/0128 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/0171 ,  F17C2201/05 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0658 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/228 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0176 ,  F17C2270/0178 ,  Y02C20/20 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/325 ,  Y02P20/156 ,  Y10T29/49622

Abstract: A storage system for an absorbing gas including a plurality briquette units situated within the storage tank is disclosed. In some embodiments, each briquette unit includes a liner or open vessel, and compressed gas-absorbing particulate matter associated with the liner for external support. In some embodiments, the liner or vessel maintains the form of the briquette unit. The liner or vessel do not form a pressure tight vessel, and in some embodiments, the local pressure rating of the liner or vessel is less than the gas pressure within the storage tank. Exemplary gas-absorbing materials include but are not limited to methane and hydrogen adsorbing materials such as activated carbon, zeolite, and other appropriate hydrocarbon gas and/or hydrogen adsorbing materials. Optionally, each briquette unit includes a wrapper for preventing circulation of said particulate matter within the storage tank. Optionally, the storage system includes a mechanism for supplying or removing heat to at least one briquette unit. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing any of the aforementioned gas storage systems is disclosed. Some embodiments of the present invention provide methane-powered motor vehicles including but not limited to automobiles, buses, trucks and ships including a storage system with compressed methane-adsorbing particulate matter.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于吸收气体的存储系统，其包括位于储罐内的多个团块单元。 在一些实施方案中，每个团块单元包括衬套或开放容器，以及与用于外部支撑的衬套相关联的压缩气体吸收颗粒物质。 在一些实施例中，衬管或容器保持团块单元的形式。 衬垫或容器不形成压力容器，并且在一些实施例中，衬管或容器的局部压力等级小于储罐内的气体压力。 示例性的吸气材料包括但不限于甲烷和氢吸附材料如活性炭，沸石和其它合适的烃气和/或氢吸附材料。 任选地，每个团块单元包括用于防止所述颗粒物质在储罐内循环的包装物。 可选地，存储系统包括用于向至少一个压块单元供应或去除热量的机构。 此外，公开了用于制造任何上述气体存储系统的方法。 本发明的一些实施方案提供了包括但不限于汽车，公共汽车，卡车和船舶的甲烷动力机动车辆，其包括具有压缩的甲烷吸附颗粒物质的储存系统。

公开(公告)号：US20140166664A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14107457

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: Yuyi Lin ,  Hao Xu

Inventor： Yuyi Lin ,  Hao Xu

IPC: B60K15/03

CPC classification number: B60K15/03006 ,  F17C1/14 ,  F17C1/16 ,  F17C11/007 ,  F17C2201/0128 ,  F17C2201/0142 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/0166 ,  F17C2201/0171 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2260/018 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0545

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conformal tank for adsorbent storage of gas. The tank includes a body having a substantially flat top wall, a substantially flat bottom wall and a pair of opposing sidewalls that join the top wall and bottom wall to form an open-ended cuboid having a first open end and an opposing second open end. The tank additionally includes a first end cap connected to the top wall, bottom wall and sidewalls at the first open end, and a second end cap connected to the top wall, bottom wall and sidewalls at the second open end, thereby defining an internal cavity in which gas can be removably stored. The tank further includes a plurality of wall supports connected the top and bottom walls to prevent deformation of the tank. The wall supports are structured to allow gas to move throughout the entire internal cavity of the tank.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于气体的吸附剂储存的保形罐。 该罐包括具有基本上平坦的顶壁，基本上平坦的底壁和连接顶壁和底壁的一对相对侧壁的主体，以形成具有第一开口端和相对的第二开口端的开放式立方体。 所述罐还包括连接到所述顶壁，底壁和在所述第一开口端处的侧壁的第一端帽，以及在所述第二开口端处连接到所述顶壁，底壁和侧壁的第二端盖，从而限定内腔 其中气体可以可移除地存储。 罐还包括连接顶壁和底壁的多个壁支撑件，以防止罐变形。 壁支撑件被构造成允许气体在罐的整个内部空腔中移动。

公开(公告)号：US20090050635A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11841605

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Kevin W. Richards ,  Nathan G. Christensen

Inventor： Kevin W. Richards ,  Nathan G. Christensen

IPC: F17C1/00

CPC classification number: F17C1/14 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0166 ,  F17C2201/0171 ,  F17C2201/018 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2203/011 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2203/0607 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0619 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2205/0157 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0364 ,  F17C2209/21 ,  F17C2221/011 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2260/012 ,  F17C2260/018 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0194 ,  F17C2270/0781 ,  F17C2270/079

Abstract: A lightweight, ergonomically beneficial, hydrodynamic, and volumetrically efficient hybrid pressure vessel having at least two longitudinally extending, semi-cylindrical sections with flattened rib portions at a common interface between the sections. Additional longitudinally extending sections may be employed to provide additional internal volume. One or more apertures extend through the ribs to provide communication between sections. The pressure vessel comprises a cast metal material, optionally including exterior reinforcing structure for containing internal pressure

Abstract translation: 具有至少两个纵向延伸的半圆柱形部分的轻量级，符合人体工程学的有益的，流体动力学和体积有效的混合压力容器，在两部分之间的公共接口处具有扁平的肋部分。 可以采用附加的纵向延伸部分来提供额外的内部容积。 一个或多个孔延伸通过肋以提供部分之间的连通。 压力容器包括铸造金属材料，任选地包括用于容纳内部压力的外部加强结构

公开(公告)号：US06787007B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-07

申请号：US10253265

申请日：2002-09-23

Applicant: Paul A. Lessing

Inventor： Paul A. Lessing

IPC: C25B900

CPC classification number: F17C1/16 ,  F17C2201/0147 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0185 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  Y02C20/30 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/327

Abstract: An electrochemically active hydrogen diffusion barrier which comprises an anode layer, a cathode layer, and an intermediate electrolyte layer, which is conductive to protons and substantially impermeable to hydrogen. A catalytic metal present in or adjacent to the anode layer catalyzes an electrochemical reaction that converts any hydrogen that diffuses through the electrolyte layer to protons and electrons. The protons and electrons are transported to the cathode layer and reacted to form hydrogen. The hydrogen diffusion barrier is applied to a polymeric substrate used in a storage tank to store hydrogen under high pressure. A storage tank equipped with the electrochemically active hydrogen diffusion barrier, a method of fabricating the storage tank, and a method of preventing hydrogen from diffusing out of a storage tank are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种电化学活性氢扩散阻挡层，包括阳极层，阴极层和中间电解质层，其导电质子并且基本上不可渗透氢。 存在于或邻近阳极层的催化金属催化电化学反应，其将通过电解质层扩散的任何氢转化为质子和电子。 质子和电子被输送到阴极层并反应形成氢。 将氢扩散阻挡层施加到在储罐中使用的聚合物基材以在高压下储存氢气。 还公开了配备有电化学活性氢扩散阻挡层的储罐，制造储罐的方法以及防止氢扩散出储罐的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06536090B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-25

申请号：US09648786

申请日：2000-08-28

Applicant: Walter McRae Franklin, III ,  David A. Hooke ,  John A. Klostermann

Inventor： Walter McRae Franklin, III ,  David A. Hooke ,  John A. Klostermann

IPC: F16B508

CPC classification number: B64G1/402 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C3/025 ,  F17C13/004 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0607 ,  F17C2203/0624 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/0673 ,  F17C2209/2181 ,  F17C2209/22 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/228 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2223/013 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2250/0452 ,  F17C2260/012 ,  F17C2260/013 ,  F17C2260/036 ,  F17C2260/037 ,  F17C2270/0194 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y10T29/49885 ,  Y10T29/49968 ,  Y10T29/49982

Abstract: Improved joints for cryogenic liquid-containing tanks are disclosed. The joints include a support plate, a lower arm mounted on the support plate, an upper arm mounted on the support plate spaced from the lower arm, and tank skins extending into the space between the lower and upper arms. Sealing layers are provided between the tank skins and the joint arms. The joints are particularly useful for space launch vehicle cryogenic liquid propellant tanks which must be lightweight, withstand high structural loads and maintain leak-free conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于低温含液罐的改进的接头。 接头包括支撑板，安装在支撑板上的下臂，安装在与下臂间隔开的支撑板上的上臂，以及延伸进入下臂和上臂之间空间的油箱皮。 密封层设置在油罐表面和连接臂之间。 接头对于空间运载火箭低温液体推进剂罐特别有用，它们必须重量轻，承受高结构载荷并保持无泄漏状态。

公开(公告)号：US06412650B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09558628

申请日：2000-04-26

Applicant: Mark J. Warner

Inventor： Mark J. Warner

IPC: B65D600

CPC classification number: F17C1/08 ,  F17C2201/0152 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/0166 ,  F17C2201/0171 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/0658 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2205/0317 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2209/00 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/224 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2209/234 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2260/013 ,  F17C2260/018 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0178 ,  F17C2270/0189

Abstract: Closure modules are coupled to and enclose ends of a multi-cell pressure vessel, especially a multi-cell pressure vessel having arcuate outer wall segments connected by internal web segments that define a plurality of cells in the pressure vessel. The closure modules each have an arcuate surface portion and at least one interfacing surface portion integrally connected at a marginal extent thereof with a marginal extent of the arcuate surface portion. The arcuate surface and interfacing surface portions define a closure module chamber and have peripheral edges. The arcuate surface portion of one of the closure modules abuts contiguously against an interfacing surface portion of an adjacent one of the closure modules. The closure modules are particularly useful for use with multi-cell tanks and vessel bodies, especially tanks and vessels suitable for storing liquid propane.

Abstract translation: 封闭模块耦合到并包围多池压力容器的端部，特别是具有通过内部网段连接的弓形外壁段的多单元压力容器，多个单元压力容器在压力容器中限定多个单元。 闭合模块各自具有弓形表面部分和至少一个界面表面部分，其边缘部分与边缘部分的边缘部分整体连接。 弧形表面和接合表面部分限定封闭模块室并具有外围边缘。 闭合模块之一的弧形表面部分邻接邻近的闭合模块的接合表面部分。 封闭模块特别适用于多池池和容器体，尤其适用于储存液态丙烷的罐和容器。